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The curse of comparing


Ever since numbers crept into the management of diabetes, all of us have fallen prey to our desire to compare and contrast. Searching for differences and variances in any situation are simply part of being a human being. That would not be much of a problem if we didn’t take the next step: to judge. Whether it’s the A1C, BG meter readings or sensor patterns, our ability to compare and contrast can easily slide down a dark path to judgment, shaming, and even condemnation. Social media allows for easier expression of these emotions.